goal setting

Before you go to bed, put some small strips of flushable paper and a pencil in the bathroom. The following morning, take a seat and write down the names of all the people or situations in your life that are causing you angst. Then throw them in the bowl and flush. You'll be amazed at how great this feels and works.

M.Hyatt Writing Goals in a Journal The secret to accomplishing what matters most to you is committing your goals to writing. This is important for at least five reasons. Because it will force you to clarify what you want. Because it will motivate you to take action. Because it will provide a filter for other opportunities. Because it will help you overcome resistance. Because it will enable you to see—and celebrate—your progress.

The joys and perils of the writer's life. An interview with Dani Shapiro

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I was in Sunbeams first, then GA. I completed all the forward steps including Queen Regent in Service, and it is because of GA that I felt the call of the Lord to give my life to missions. My husband and I spent 36 years across the world with the IMB. I thank GA for the training, Scripture memory and experiences that led me to the world.

Jonathan Goode and Nicole Walker from the Birmingham office of Alabama Baptist Children's Home celebrated the 100th birthday of Girls in Action (GA) with the GAs and RAs from Jasper's First Baptist Church. The children from Jasper FBC gave lots of items to the children in our ministry to celebrate the occasion. How cool and selfless is that?! Happy 100th birthday, Girls in Action, from all of us at ABCH! #GA100

Items from National WMU's collection of GA memorabilia are housed in the Alma Hunt Museum. Some have even been recreated to help celebrate the 100th birthday of missions education for girls. For more info: www.wmu.com/GA100

Arkansas GAs celebrated the 100th birthday of missions education for girls by giving each person in attendance at their birthday celebration a cookie goodie bag. Looks like a "100" to us! Way to go, GA!